Manila Bulletin
Año orders PNP to impose strict discipline on cops committing vicious acts
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to implement stricter measures to enforce discipline among its officers following recent incidents of violence involving police personnel.
Año instructed the PNP leadership to closely supervise their subordinates and review standard operating procedures for off-duty police officers.
He also emphasized the need to expedite the resolution of pending cases and ensure accountability for personnel stationed in holding units due to cases.
The directive includes the regular conduct of neuropsychiatric tests and counseling programs for police officers across all units.
Furthermore, Año called for the strict enforcement of entrance procedures for new PNP recruits.
The National Police Commission (Napolcom) is actively working to expedite the hearing of administrative cases against erring police officers, often extending its sessions beyond regular office hours.
This directive comes after Police Master Sergeant Hensie Zinampan shot and killed a 52-year-old Lilybeth Valdez in Fairview, Quezon City on May 31.
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